Sunday, August 28, 2011

Tricks and traps, especially in the opening, are a dangerous reality of competitive chess. All sorts of surprises await the unwary player, from devastating sacrifices to cunning move order ploys. A knowledge of such ideas is essential if a player wants to be the hunter rather than the victim.

On this DVD Davies presents thematic tricks and traps that can arise in Flank Openings such as the English, Reti, Larsen’s Opening (1.b3) and the Bird (1.f4), breaking them down into a different categories. The examples are designed to appeal to players of every level and feature a wide variety of systems. Besides coverage of some of the purely tactical traps Davies looks at some positional traps that can occur in Flank Openings which can lead to miserable positions if players are unaware of them. He also puts an emphasis on the psychological side of things and explains why a trap is likely to succeed. Accordingly the viewer should learn things that help his game as a whole. Video running time: 4 hours.

Rook endings are amongst the most frequently encountered endgames there are. And it is precisely the area in which the effort put into training is particularly quickly repaid in the form of half and full points, because the knowledge of even a few rules of thumb and methods makes life a great deal easier and provides a guiding light even in complex positions. The second DVD in Karsten Müller’s series on the endgame was concerned with theoretical rook endings and was structured according to the distribution of material, but this DVD focuses on the themes which are to be found in rook endings. This course also starts with the endgame of rook against pawn because this particular constellation frequently occurs and can be understood and easily learned with the knowledge of a few techniques such as the bodycheck, intermediate check and the cutting off of the king. When looking at equally common complex rook endings, emphasis is placed on basic techniques (e.g. the umbrella) and rules of thumb (such as “rooks belong behind passed pawns”). But Karsten Müller also wants to help you with the training of your intuition. After all, the real art of the royal game can best be seen in the recognition of exceptions to the rules.

In this five part DvD series GM Ron W.Henley covers in detail the c3 Sicilian. GM Henley shares his own years of practice, private training games and preparation. You will gain a complete understanding of this deadly system against the Sicilian Defence.

GM Sveshnikov has scored 70% playing over 600 games for White with this powerful lethal opening system. GM Henley reduces your study time by giving you the best plans, ideas and variations. You will master this easy to learn c3 system and will be crushing Black Sicilian players for life!

In this five part DvD series GM Ron W.Henley covers in detail the c3 Sicilian. GM Henley shares his own years of practice, private training games and preparation. You will gain a complete understanding of this deadly system against the Sicilian Defence.

GM Sveshnikov has scored 70% playing over 600 games for White with this powerful lethal opening system. GM Henley reduces your study time by giving you the best plans, ideas and variations. You will master this easy to learn c3 system and will be crushing Black Sicilian players for life!

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Giuoco Piano and 2 knights defence, are probably the most and the best explored openings in Chess theory.
Not much has been changed in those openings in past 30-40 years. With the help of Rybka , Roman injects new life in those ancient openings giving some original approach understanding of initiative and sacrifice of a pawn.
In first case white sacrifices pawn that was never been taken seriously and proves to get more than sufficient compensation and in the second case taking pawn that was always known as a bad idea and proving that white has an advantage!
Interesting and controversial DVD based on deep analysis by Rybka and Roman. Very innovative!

Runnning Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
On this DVD Roman and Rybka bring new opening theory to White's sixth move h3 against one of Blacks most popular defences the Najdorf Sicilian.
World Champion Bobby Fischer used the h3 variation to defeat Najdorf himself. For over 20 years Roman has played nothing but h3 against the Najdorf and brings to you his own ideas and theory to give you a promising game against Black's main moves, d5, g6 and e5 as well as side variations.
The h3 variation is now starting to become very popular at the highest level. So learn from someone who has played it the longest and surprise your opponet with Roman easy to follow orginal ideas and anyalsis.GrandMaster Roman Dzindzichashvili

On this DVD Roman outlines a perfectly clear and easy to learn lines against The Hippo, Modern and Pirc Defences The lines carefully based on thorough analysis as well as top rated player’s games. Simplicity and ambition are ingredients of the systems suggested. Evaluations of them by Rybka are absolutely staggering. This is by far the best material on the Hippo and Modern Carefully designed and consistent with possible transpositions in to Pirc defense.In a short period of time , you can have in your hands an easy to learn system that is a deadly weapon against The Hippo, Modern and Pirc Defences.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

The chess database Opening Master has been on the market since 2004 when it was registered under the copyright protection. It was marketed mainly in Central Europe where its roots are coming from but it reached so much popularity then it is ready for entire chess population. Back then it was the pilot ''alpha'' project after about 3 years of research and development and had around 4.2 millions of non -commented games. It's a big step considering now 6.2 millions.

Launching a successful attack is a skilful business that often demands great creativity. And like most themes in chess, this is a skill that can be honed and polished. In this 3rd DVD in the Power Play series, Grandmaster Daniel King examines more devilish methods of attacking the castled king – this time by means of a pawn storm. But which is the right pawn to use? And when is the right moment to launch a pawn in the direction of your opponent’s king? At the end of the DVD you can test your attacking and defensive skills by examining a series of specially selected test positions. The Power Play series is suitable for anyone looking to improve their chess, but also provides ready-made lessons and exercises for a trainer. Video running time: 5h 50min

After 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 White players often play 3.Nc3 allowing the Nimzo-shop Indian Defence. But what happens if White plays the just as natural 3.Nf3? On this DVD IM Jacob Aagaard follows up on his DVD on the Nimzo to by giving a recommendation based on his own repertoire with the Queen’s Indian Defence: 3…b6. This system is a favourite of Adams, Anand, Leko, Polgar and many others of today’s chess stars. It is well known for mixing active and natural play with positional soundness. Running time: 3 h 49 min.

Jacob Aagaard is born in Denmark but lives in Scotland. He has written a numbers of critically acclaimed books, where Excelling at Chess won the ChessCafe.com book of the year award 2002, and recorded a few DVDs for ChessBase, including Attacking Play 1 & 2, and Basic Positional Ideas.
His work is well know for a mixture of lame humour and easy to follow explanations. Jacob’s best result as a chess player is scoring three grandmaster norms in five tournaments in 2005.

On this DVD you can see some very significant updates in the Gran Prix attack for white in the Sicilian. These updates will take this opening to the next level, adding very important, concrete approach to various positions making the whole variation more solid. Non fianchetto lines are given a new aggressive approach creating some potentially dangerous outcomes for black. Also covered are some updates on the fianchetto lines as well. Novelties in the Grunfeld and Accelerated Dragon which were played in strong GM tournaments and are analyzed with the help of Rybka. You will see refutations and some improvements for both sides. This DVD is a great value for anyone trying to get the most out of the opening!

Perfecting the Opening Series: Rybka's Quest for Replacing the Ruy Lopez, Running time: 100 minutes On this DVD Roman and Rybka completely overturn well established 100-year-old move orders in the Giocco Piano that no one ever dared to doubt, and claim a sizeble advantage for White. It's truly amazing to see how a move that four different GMs, including Karpov, thought was completely harmless, turns out to be to White's advantage. Truly one of the most revolutionary discoveries in modern theory. Roman also introduces a relatively new way to play the Sicilian for White mixing the Rossolimo and Grand Prix variations ... and some powerful suggestions by Rybka.

Perfecting the Opening Series, Running time: 81 minutes On this DVD Roman provides a very instructive handbook for players of all levels that will keep you correctly focused on middlegame ideas and concepts. These ideas are based on opening strategy, as well as basic principles. Roman will also give you a powerful presentation on pawn structures. Using examples taken from his own games and favorite openings, he demonstrates the importance of understanding the opening ideas and what to strive for when transitioning into the middle game.

The basic principles of chess, such as piece development and placement, as well as pawn structures will help determine each player’s criteria to create a course of action. For example, if your opponent has an isolated pawn, one idea given is to exchange pieces to weaken your opponent’s position. Also covered is how to take advantage of symmetrical pawns structures, which usually favor White. Examples on blockading pawns and dominating squares are given to enlighten the viewer so that these concepts can be recognized and applied to their own games

Pawn structures are difficult to access at any level, so to come up with the correct plan requires a deep understanding of the opening strategies and concepts. This DVD will help provide this knowledge. So sit back and let Roman once again increase your level of understanding of the middle game.

Perfecting the Opening Series, Running time: 55 minutes On this DVD, Roman gives analysis of games played for Black against the Maroczy Bind. These games are very typical for the opening and extremely helpful for all players. You will see the ideas of the opening integrated in every game. Games are selected to outline main ideas described in the opening analysis and have great practical value.

This DVD is a must for all Accelerated Dragon Players who commonly play against the very solid Maroczy Bind.

On this DVD Roman will teach you an amazing easy to learn System to get the most comfortable and promising clear plan for White in the Caro-Kann. For Black you will learn a forgotten system which will give you an easy game plan with active and promising positions. This active way to play helped Roman win his biggest tournament.

Video Running Time: 102 minutes
On this DvD Roman will teach you using highly instructional games an easy to learn system for White to play against the Sicilian. C3 played on move 2 gives white a clear plan and allows quick development. Playing the Alapin you will not have to learn long variation in order to get an easy to play comfortable positions. Roman was winning games using this variation over 50 years ago.

On This DVD, Roman will teach you the Exchange variation of the Slav reincarnated as one of the most competitive lines against 2...c6. Games of GM's and IM's based on detailed analysis and supported by powerful Rybka 4 engine. Systems that can be learned in hrs and mastered on daily bases are by far the simplest way to play against the Slav. This system is based on easy to learn ideas saving you countless hours of studying. Roman gives you everything you need to be successful with this quiet opening that can quickly turn deadly for your opponent. So if you want an active opening to play for a win the Exchange variation is for you.

On this DVD Roman covers current high level games in the Najdorf. Roman will demonstrate for both Black and White overlooked forced wins right out of the opening. Romans amazing new analysis Is rich with tactics and will rewrite over 40 years of theory. Najdorf has been explored 30 moves deep now just a few moves in to the opening you can determine a win for either side. Nowhere will you find this original analysis Roman located 147 games and not 1 covered what you will learn on this dvd

Friday, August 19, 2011

On this dvd Roman Updates his Best Selling DVD Crushing lines (RomanVol.33) covering The Alekhine Defence, French , Caro-kann and now included The Center Counter. With the help of Rybka Roman has given the edge back to white in all these openings and created a whole new opening Gambit in the center counter. Roman created a new way to play against the Center Counter by giving up a pawn early in the game with leads to extra time and space for White. Romans understands black has already made 3 Queen moves and by giving up a pawn causes black to fall even further behind in development a great concept that works well since making 5-6 Queen moves for Black cannot be good. Rybka at first did not like Romans gambit idea however it did not take long before Rybka was giving white a plus score. Roman does equally well with his ideas in the French, Alekhine and Caro-kann. Stop wasting time searching everywhere for opening winning lines they are all on this dvd.

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